Sports - Topics from October, 2015

By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Indians football team beat Cook County with a final score of 21-14 at the pairing’s game on Friday, October 23.
The first quarter saw little action, as Cameron Young, who ran the ball for six yards with 3:44 left in the quarter, scored the only touchdown. Peyton Bush followed Young’s touchdown with a successful attempt at a point after touchdown (PAT). The score was 7-0 as the first quarter concluded.
In the second quarter, Cook’s team held its own, scoring a touchdown with 3:14 left on the clock. Their touchdown was similar to Dodge’s own, a result of a six-yard run with less than four minutes left. The score became 7-7, and the first half ended.
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By Russ Ragan
The Dodge County High School Lady Indians advanced to the “Sweet 16” in the AAA state softball tournament on Wednesday, October 14 as they blasted Decatur 13 to 0 and 15 to 0 in a doubleheader. Dodge will now have to hit the road and play a doubleheader on Wednesday, October 21 at Central Carrollton, a third game, if needed would be played on Thursday, October 22 on the road. Central will enter the game ranked number six with a 21 and 9 record. They survived a major scare in the first round as they just got by a 10 and 16 Jefferson with a 1 to 0 win in the third game last Thursday. The Lady Indians come in with a 27 and 7 record and ranked seventh in AAA. These teams met twice last year in Columbus with both teams winning a game.
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By Taelor Rye
Although Homecoming typically draws a large crowd and contains perhaps the most high school football anticipation of the season, the Dodge County Indians football team’s game versus Appling County saw very little scoring, as the Indians beat the Appling Pirates 7-3.
All points were scored in the first half of the game, with Dodge clinching its win with a touchdown in the first quarter.
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By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County High School Indians football team defeated opponent Toombs County 51-13 at its game on Friday, October 2.
The first achievement of the game went to Peyton Bush, who successfully attempted a 21-yard field goal with 6:58 left in the first quarter. Bush’s kick gave the Indians an edge, as the score was 3-0.
Just a few minutes later, with 3:20 left on the clock, Kyle Glover ran the ball for 59 yards, scoring a touchdown and making the score 9-0. Bush earned the Indians another point after a successful kick as the score became 10-0.
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By Russ Ragan
Tuesday was supposed to be the huge region showdown between the Dodge County High School Lady Indians and Pierce County. The showdown never materialized as Dodge jumped out to a 7 to 0 lead after two innings and they coasted to an 11 to 0 win. The game gives Dodge control of their own destiny as wins over Jenkins of Savannah on Saturday, 12:00 p.m. at home, and Toombs County on Monday will give Dodge a bye in the upcoming region tournament that will be held in South East Bulloch starting on October 6. Tuesday was also senior night as Kaylee Peterson and Lizzie Massingill were honored before the game.
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